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Maaligai(2021)

4.5/10
Tamil116 mins

Maaligai (2021) is a 116-minute Tamil film directed by Dil Sathya. Starring Srinivas Rao, K. S. Ravikumar and Kovai Sarala. With an audience rating of 4.5/10, Maaligai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.

Director:Dil Sathya
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
29 October 2021
Director
Dil Sathya
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 56m
GudVibe Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

An honest police officer investigates strange deaths at a palace. Once she arrives, the situation becomes even more dangerous and complicated.

A palace hides deadly secrets. Can she survive them?

Film Details

4.5Rating
116Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date29 October 2021

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Maaligai' means 'palace' in Tamil, directly referencing the haunted mansion setting.
  • Director Dil Sathya is also a cinematographer and handled the camera work for this movie himself.
  • The movie was shot primarily in and around real heritage buildings in Kanchipuram to create an authentic atmosphere.
  • Actress Anjali Rao, who plays ACP Shanti, performed many of her own stunts after basic training.
  • The film's score uses traditional Tamil folk instruments to build tension during the palace scenes.
  • It had a very limited theatrical release due to the COVID-19 pandemic, quickly moving to streaming platforms.
  • The story draws inspiration from local legends about haunted palaces in the Kanchipuram region.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Maaligai

Frequently Asked Questions